Matthews

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 THEON OWENS, No. 2: 16-cv-2750 JAM KJN P Plaintiff, v. ORDER JOSEPH DEGAZIO, et al., Defendants. 16 Plaintiff is a state prisoner, proceeding without counsel, with a civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Pending before the court is plaintiff’s motion for a competency hearing and for appointment of a guardian ad litem. Also pending before the court is plaintiff’s motion to seal documents filed in support of the motion for a competency hearing and for appointment of a guardian ad litem. (ECF No. 136.) For the reasons stated herein, plaintiff’s motion to seal is granted. Plaintiff’s motion for a competency hearing and for appointment of a guardian ad litem is denied. Motion to Seal Plaintiff has moved to seal his motion for a competency hearing and for appointment of a guardian ad litem and the medical records attached to the motion. Plaintiff’s motion for a competency hearing and for…